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The New England Patriots avoided mistakes and controlled the ball to pull off a 16-10 upset of the host Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon, giving Jerod Mayo a victory in his head coaching debut.

Players doused Mayo with a few gallons of blue Gatorade as the final seconds ticked off the clock in the first game the Patriots (1-0) played under a coach not named Bill Belichick in over two decades.

New England running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries and Keion White had 2.5 sacks, leading a strong defensive effort that stunted Cincinnati's big-play offense. Joey Slye converted three field goals, including two in the second half.

Joe Burrow was held to 164 yards on 21-of-29 passing for the Bengals (0-1). Ja'Marr Chase had six catches on six targets for 62 yards.

Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 15 of 24 passes for 121 yards. Brissett was moved to tears -- before and after the game -- and credited Mayo with being a master motivator.

Chargers 22, Raiders 10

J.K. Dobbins rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown, Cameron Dicker made three field goals and Los Angeles opened the Jim Harbaugh era with a victory over Las Vegas in a defensive tussle in Inglewood, Calif.

Justin Herbert went 17-for-26 passing for 144 yards for the Chargers (1-0), throwing a 10-yard touchdown pass to Ladd McConkey with 3:40 remaining in McConkey's first career NFL game. After winning a national championship at Michigan last season, Harbaugh made his return to the NFL after going 44-19-1 in four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers (2011-14).

New Raiders starting quarterback Gardner Minshew was 25-of-33 passing for 257 yards and one touchdown. New lead running back Zamir White had 44 yards on 13 carries while rookie tight end Brock Bowers had six receptions for 58 yards for Las Vegas (0-1).

Bears 24, Titans 17

Chicago scored 24 unanswered points, getting second-half touchdowns on special teams and defense, to beat visiting Tennessee in Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' NFL debut.

Tyrique Stevenson gave the Bears (1-0) their first lead of the game on a 43-yard pick-6 with 7:35 to play. Chicago notched its first TD with 9:07 left in the third quarter. Daniel Hardy blocked a Ryan Stonehouse punt and Jonathan Owens recovered the ball and raced 21 yards for a touchdown.

Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft, went 14-of-29 passing for 93 yards. The Titans' Will Levis was 19 of 32 for 127 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Tony Pollard had 16 carries for 82 yards and a score for Tennessee (0-1), and Calvin Ridley contributed three catches for 50 yards.

Dolphins 20, Jaguars 17

Jason Sanders nailed a 52-yard field goal as time expired, giving Miami a victory over Jacksonville in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Miami (1-0) trailed 17-7 at the break. After the Jaguars' Travis Etienne fumbled, Tua Tagovailoa connected with Tyreek Hill for an 80-yard score, pulling the Dolphins within 17-14 in the third quarter. Sanders later missed a 42-yard field goal but redeemed himself by making good on a 37-yarder with 4:22 left in the game.

Tagovailoa finished with 338 yards and one touchdown on 23-of-37 passing. Hill -- who before the game was detained by police about a block from the stadium over a traffic violation and was cited for a moving violation -- had seven catches for 130 yards. Trevor Lawrence completed 12 of 21 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown for the Jaguars (0-1), who were outgained 400-267.

Bills 34, Cardinals 28

Josh Allen passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two more as Buffalo rallied from a 14-point deficit to defeat Arizona in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Allen completed 18 of 23 passes for 232 yards and touchdowns to Mack Hollins and Khalil Shakir. Allen added 39 rushing yards on nine carries while Greg Rousseau had three sacks and a forced fumble. Allen had his left hand heavily taped after the game but said he expects X-rays will confirm that he won't miss any time.

The Cardinals (0-1) led 17-3 late in the first half before the Bills (1-0) passed them by. Kyler Murray was 21-of-31 passing for 162 yards and one touchdown and had 57 yards on five rushes for Arizona. DeeJay Dallas returned a kickoff for a touchdown.

Steelers 18, Falcons 10

Chris Boswell made all six of his field-goal attempts, including three longer than 50 yards, to guide visiting Pittsburgh to a win over Atlanta.

In his team debut, Justin Fields completed 17 of 23 passes for 156 yards for Pittsburgh (1-0), adding 57 rushing yards on 14 attempts. Najee Harris ran for a team-high 70 yards while George Pickens caught six balls for 85 yards as the Steelers improved to 16-2-1 all-time vs. Atlanta.

Also making his first start with his new team, Kirk Cousins was 16-for-26 for 155 yards, throwing for one touchdown while getting picked off twice for the Falcons (0-1). Bijan Robinson ran for 68 yards. In a defensive battle, Pittsburgh totaled 270 yards to Atlanta's 226.

Texans 29, Colts 27

High-profile acquisitions Stefon Diggs and Joe Mixon scored touchdowns as visiting Houston started the season with a Week 1 win over Indianapolis.

Mixon rushed 30 times for 159 yards and a score in his Texans debut while Diggs caught six passes for 33 yards and two touchdowns, including a 2-yard scoring pass from C.J. Stroud with 4:42 left that made it 29-20 Houston. Stroud completed 24 of 32 passes for 234 yards, while wide receiver Nico Collins had six catches for 117 yards.

Second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson hit on a trio of big plays to supply most of the Colts' offense. He was 9 of 19 for 212 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Richardson also ran six times for 56 yards, including a 3-yard score with 2:14 remaining before the Texans closed out the game.

Saints 47, Panthers 10

Derek Carr threw three touchdown passes, the New Orleans defense forced three turnovers and the host Saints routed Carolina in the season opener for both teams.

Carr completed 19 of 23 passes for 200 yards while operating an offense implemented by new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Alvin Kamara finished with a touchdown and 83 yards on 15 carries and added five catches for 27 yards. Rashid Shaheed had three catches for a game-high 73 yards, including a 59-yard TD on the game's opening drive.

Bryce Young, the No. 1 overall draft choice in 2023, completed 13 of 30 passes for 161 yards with two interceptions in former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales' head coaching debut for the Panthers, who were an NFL-worst 2-15 last season.

Vikings 28, Giants 6

Sam Darnold completed 19 of 24 passes for 208 yards, two touchdowns and one interception and Minnesota pulled away to beat New York in East Rutherford, N.J.

Aaron Jones had 14 carries for 94 yards and a touchdown in his Minnesota debut after a seven-year tenure with the Green Bay Packers. Justin Jefferson added four catches for 59 yards and a score for the Vikings (1-0).

Daniel Jones completed 22 of 42 passes for 186 yards and two interceptions for New York (0-1). Giants first-round pick Malik Nabers caught five passes for 66 yards in his NFL debut. Jones finished with a 44.3 passer rating compared to Darnold's 113.2.

Seahawks 26, Broncos 20

Kenneth Walker III rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown as Seattle defeated visiting Denver.

Geno Smith passed for one touchdown and rushed for another as the Seahawks (1-0) won in Mike Macdonald's debut as head coach. Smith was 18-of-25 passing for 171 yards and an interception.

Broncos rookie Bo Nix, a first-round draft pick out of Oregon, completed 26 of 42 passes for 138 yards and two interceptions. Nix scored on a 4-yard run with 2:09 left in the game to pull the Broncos (0-1) within six, but the Seahawks were able to run out the clock.

Cowboys 33, Browns 17

Hours after agreeing to the richest contract in NFL history, Dak Prescott threw for 179 yards and one touchdown and visiting Dallas overwhelmed Cleveland's punchless offense.

Prescott, who agreed to a four-year, $240 million extension, completed 19 of 32 passes but didn't need to do much more. Dallas (1-0) limited Cleveland to one first down in taking a 20-3 halftime lead and held the hosts in check from then on. The Browns (0-1) managed just 230 yards on 70 plays for the game.

Deshaun Watson was largely ineffective until the Cowboys built a 24-point lead in the third quarter, finishing the day 24-of-45 passing for 169 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.

Buccaneers 37, Commanders 20

Baker Mayfield threw four touchdown passes and Tampa Bay never trailed in defeating Washington at Tampa, Fla., spoiling the Commanders debuts of coach Dan Quinn and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Mayfield completed 24 of 30 passes for 289 yards. Mike Evans had two touchdown grabs while Chris Godwin had a game-high 83 receiving yards with a touchdown. Jalen McMillan also caught a scoring pass for the Buccaneers (1-0).

Daniels, last year's Heisman Trophy winner for LSU, was 17-for-24 passing for 184 yards and was sacked twice. He rushed for a game-high 88 yards, including a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs for Washington (0-1).

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Player Notes
David Njoku Sep 8 8:50pm CT
David Njoku

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) was spotted with a walking boot on his right foot after the team's 33-17 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys. Before his exit, Njoku amassed 44 yards on 4-of-5 receiving. Not many things went right for Cleveland on Sunday, and just when it looked like they were turning it around, disaster struck. In the middle of the third quarter, the eighth-year TE took a Deshaun Watson pass for a 29-yard catch and run but came up hobbling after the play and was escorted to the blue medical tent on the sideline. The severity of his injury is unclear at this time, but his reportedly being in a walking boot is not a positive development for his outlook. With any luck, Njoku might have avoided a high-ankle sprain, but he'll be someone to monitor over the coming days. Veteran Jordan Akins is the only healthy tight end on Cleveland's roster. He'll receive all the work he can handle in Week 2 when the Browns take on the Jacksonville Jaguars if Njoku is unable to suit up.

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Jason Myers Sep 8 8:40pm CT
Jason Myers

Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers had a nice outing on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Myers connected on both of his field goals and both of his extra points on Sunday en route to 10 fantasy points. The Seahawks offense started off slow and was forced into two early field goals which was beneficial for Myers. As the season wears on, the offense should continue to improve and put Myers in more positions to secure points in fantasy.

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Mike Macdonald Sep 8 8:40pm CT
Mike Macdonald

The Seattle Seahawks D/ST was a significant contributor in fantasy in Week 1. The unit constantly harassed rookie quarterback Bo Nix on Sunday. Nix threw two interceptions and was sacked twice and running back Jaleel McLaughlin lost a fumble. The Seahawks D/ST kept the team in the game until the offense was able to get going in the second half. While this unit will not get a rookie quarterback every week, new head coach Mike Macdonald may be coaxing something out of these personnel. The Seahawks D/ST get a Patriots offense in Week 2 devoid of high-end playmakers.

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Elijah Moore Sep 8 8:40pm CT
Elijah Moore

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore caught three of his six targets for nine yards in a 33-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. Moore barely made a dent in the yardage department but his six targets were good for the fourth-most on the team. Unfortunately his lack of downfield usage issue continued over from the 2023 season as the Browns have tended to keep him close to the line of scrimmage since he joined them before last season. Moore also has to contend with newcomer Jerry Jeudy, who finished second on the team with eight targets. Moore does not need to be rostered in redraft leagues moving forward as his ceiling won't be very high as the No. 4 option in the offense.

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Jake Ferguson Sep 8 8:40pm CT
Jake Ferguson

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (knee) is slated to undergo an MRI on Monday when the team returns to Dallas. Ferguson left the team's 33-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter after he landed awkwardly attempting to go over the top of a Cleveland defender. Before his exit, he caught 3-of-5 targets for 15 yards. The third-year TE was seen with his left knee wrapped in ice after leaving the team's locker room post-game, and we expect to get an update on him after his imaging tomorrow. For what it's worth, Ferguson was quoted as hoping "it's just hyper-extended" and said that he felt he could have played through it. It's always alarming when a player crops up with a knee issue, but his sentiment towards the injury is at least encouraging. He'll be a player to monitor over the next 24 hours. The Cowboys will square off against the New Orleans Saints in their home opener next Sunday in Week 2.

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Dustin Hopkins Sep 8 8:40pm CT
Dustin Hopkins

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins made his lone field-goal attempt and added two extra points in a 33-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. Hopkins knocked down a 51-yard field goal for the Browns in the first quarter but was held without another field-goal attempt for the remainder of the game. The veteran has shown a big leg since joining the Browns in 2023, having now hit all nine of his attempts from 50+ yards. The Cowboys have a tough defense, so Hopkins should see more chances to score points moving forward.

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Myles Garrett Sep 8 8:40pm CT
Myles Garrett

The Cleveland Browns defense played well but it wasn't enough in a 33-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. Cleveland notched three sacks while holding the Cowboys to just 265 yards of total offense in the loss. The Browns got sacks from Myles Garrett, Za'Darius Smith, and Dalvin Tomlinson but the unit could not force any turnovers against Dak Prescott and company. Cleveland will look to bounce back in a more favorable matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road in Week 2.

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D.K. Metcalf Sep 8 8:30pm CT
D.K. Metcalf

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf had a quiet outing in Week 1. The Denver Broncos limited Metcalf to three receptions for 29 yards on Sunday. The Seahawks offense had a difficult time getting much going until the third quarter. Additionally, Patrick Surtain II blanketed Metcalf for much of the day. Better days are ahead for Metcalf who drew a tough matchup with Surtain to kick off the season. If the Seahawks offense can play like they did in the second half consistently, then Metcalf will be just fine in fantasy.

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Tyler Lockett Sep 8 8:30pm CT
Tyler Lockett

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett was excellent against the Denver Broncos in Week 1. Lockett led the team with six receptions for 77 yards on seven targets. Lockett showed a consistent chemistry with Geno Smith that was constantly on display during the 2022 season when Lockett had 1,033 yards and nine touchdowns. Lockett entered the game after nursing a thigh injury for several weeks. However, the injury did not appear to hamper him at all. If Lockett keeps up this production, then he will prove to have been a steal in fantasy drafts.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba Sep 8 8:30pm CT
Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a disappointing outing in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. Smith-Njigba started hot with two receptions for 19 yards in the first quarter. However, Smith-Njigba only earned one more target for the rest of the game. The Seahawks offense as a whole was quiet for the first two quarters and a half. Once the offense got going, it was the Tyler Lockett show in the passing game. Smith-Njigba has a lot of promise in 2024. If the Seahawks offense can play like it did in the second half of Sunday's game, then Smith-Njigba should begin to display solid flex value.

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Jalen McMillan Sep 8 8:30pm CT
Jalen McMillan

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan made his NFL debut against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The rookie wideout won the No. 3 spot behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin to start the season. He was the clear third receiver on this offense during Sunday's game. McMillan hauled in one of his three targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in the win. It appears Evans, Godwin, and even running back Rachaad White are above McMillan on the pecking order for passing. McMillan is worth stashing in deep leagues, but he isn't a viable option on a weekly basis right now.

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Zach Charbonnet Sep 8 8:30pm CT
Zach Charbonnet

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet had a solid outing in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. He finished the game with eight carries for 12 yards and two receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown. Charbonnet squarely played second fiddle to starting running back Kenneth Walker III (abdominal) until Walker went down with an injury. The Seahawks did not get going on offense until the second half. Charbonnet contributed to the Seahawks' barrage of scoring in the fourth quarter on a 30-yard reception where he was left wide open. Charbonnet's lack of contribution prior to Walker's injury demonstrates his entrenchment as the backup. However, if Walker were to miss any time, then Charbonnet would be a must-start.

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Geno Smith Sep 8 8:30pm CT
Geno Smith

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith threw for 171 yards and one touchdown along with one interception in his season debut. Smith added 30 yards and a touchdown on the ground. His 34-yard run for a touchdown was his best highlight of the day. Smith started the game slow and threw an interception on his second pass of the game. However, Smith rebounded nicely and finished with a 72% completion rate. His rushing baseline carried him to 18.84 fantasy points on Sunday. Smith's fantasy output was similar to his games during his breakout 2022 campaign two years ago. The Seahawks offense clicked in the second half of Sunday's game and Smith capitalized. He will look to carry that momentum into New England in Week 2.

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Jerry Jeudy Sep 8 8:30pm CT
Jerry Jeudy

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy caught three of his eight targets for 25 yards and a touchdown in a 33-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. Jeudy made a decent debut with his new team, catching a six-yard pass for Deshaun Watson's only TD toss of the afternoon. The veteran finished second on the team in targets as he instantly slotted in as the team's WR2 behind Amari Cooper in his first game as a Cleveland Brown. The Cleveland offense struggled greatly against a tough Dallas defense in the loss but Jeudy's early role in the offense is encouraging. He should be treated as a solid WR3/flex option moving forward.

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Chris Godwin Sep 8 8:20pm CT
Chris Godwin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin did everything he could during Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. The Bucs moved Godwin back to the slot and it paid off for them in Week 1. The veteran wideout hauled in all eight of his targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in the win. Godwin got out of the gate slowly last season and he made sure that didn't happen again. Both Godwin and Mike Evans should have no problem getting the ball in this pass-heavy offense on a weekly basis. Godwin should be a solid WR2 in PPR formats going forward.

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Foster Moreau Sep 8 8:20pm CT
Foster Moreau

New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau (concussion) is officially in the league's concussion protocol, per head coach Dennis Allen. Moreau picked up the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 47-10 thrashing of the Carolina Panthers. He hauled in all four of his targets for 43 yards and a touchdown on a day where everything fell the Saints' way. The veteran tight end racked up the second-most yards, targets, and receptions on his team and finished the day with just one less target than Taysom Hill and Juwan Johnson combined. Quarterback Derek Carr looked very comfortable in a new Saints' offense, and Moreau will now need to progress through the league's protocol before he is cleared to suit up for New Orleans' Week 2 road matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. If he is not ready to roll, expect Johnson to take on the bulk of the more traditional tight-end duties for the Saints.

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Bucky Irving Sep 8 8:10pm CT
Bucky Irving

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving put together a fairly nice NFL debut during Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. The rookie back won the No. 2 job behind Rachaad White during training camp. Irving made the most of his chances during Sunday's game. He rushed nine times for 62 yards in the blowout win. To be fair, Irving saw most of his yardage come on a 31-yard run in the fourth quarter. However, the rookie back did look solid as he was finding holes and making smart decisions as a runner. White remains the workhorse back in Tampa Bay, but Irving could start stealing away some of those touches. Irving is still a shaky option for Week 2, but he should be stashed in most fantasy formats.

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Jake Ferguson Sep 8 8:00pm CT
Jake Ferguson

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (knee) was targeted five times in a Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. He made three catches and gained 15 yards before having to be helped off the field after a catch in the third quarter. After the game, head coach Mike McCarthy said Ferguson was "in good spirits and moving around well." More information will certainly come out soon, but for now it does not seem like Ferguson will need to miss any significant time. Just in case, Luke Schoonmaker is next up on the Cowboys tight end depth chart.

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Rachaad White Sep 8 8:00pm CT
Rachaad White

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White was heavily involved in the offense during Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders. The 25-year-old continued to be the workhorse back in this one. He rushed 15 times for 31 yards as White couldn't get anything going on the ground. Luckily, White was able to salvage his fantasy value with six receptions for 75 yards through the air. His struggles on the ground are a concern, but not too alarming considering how well he does as a receiver. White should continue being a significant part of this offense going forward. Fantasy managers in PPR formats should be able to plug White in as a RB2 for Week 2 against the Detroit Lions.

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Brandon Aubrey Sep 8 8:00pm CT
Brandon Aubrey

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey made all seven of his kicks in a Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. He made four field goals and three extra points, putting up 15 of the Cowboys 33 points. Aubrey's field goals came from 57, 40, 50, and 46 yards out. He was the top-scoring fantasy kicker last season and could very well be on his way to doing that again this year.

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